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The 17 best writing classes in NYC
Harness your inner Zadie Smith at these stellar writing workshops for every type of writer on every type of budget
Whether you want to write the next murder mystery and hope it gets picked up by Hollywood directors, or you want to ensure that your work emails and reports are concise, grammatically correct and rhetorically sound , these writing classes in NYC will help you put those ideas onto paper. And hopefully into some of the best independent bookstores and NYC libraries (fingers crossed!). The remarkable literary institutions employ authors-cum-teachers to teach courses in everything from personal essays to poetry, so you’re sure to find a discipline that suits you. And if you need inspiration, re-reading the best books about New York should do the trick. Enjoy.
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1. Advanced Business Writing
Once you have your grasp on the essentials of grammar and writing (like knowing what a semicolon actually does), you’ll want to enroll in a more advanced course to ensure every word you write is chosen with precision. In this course, you’ll learn how to analyze your audience, shape your tone and message for persuasion, education or communication and you’ll work on various strategies for planning your writing and ensuring that you are utilizing rhetorical tools and informative structures properly. At the end of the course, you’ll have sample writing projects that you can add to your job portfolio and you will be ready to use your writing as a tool to further your career.
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2. Effective Business Writing
While creatives may want to learn how to write the next great American novel, there are a lot of professional reasons that one might want to improve their writing skills. Virtually every job will require some form of communication between individuals and departments and the ability to write coherent emails, proposals, memos or updates is an important skill if you want to survive in an office environment. Learning the fine art of grammar and the practical skills needed to communicate cleanly will pay dividends in the long-term.
3. Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks
One of the most inviting aspects of creative writing is how diverse of a field it is once you scratch the surface. Whether you are interested in writing poetry, short-fiction, long-form prose or even creative non-fiction or memoirs, you won’t need to look hard to find a vibrant community of fellow writers. In this introductory creative writing course, you can learn fundamental skills that can be applied to almost any genre of writing and you can get hands-on experience working in fictional and non-fictional styles to acclimate yourself to the variety of different styles of writing that you can learn and practice.
4. Fiction Writing Level 1: 10 Week Workshop
If you are interested in flexing your creative muscles, you can enroll in an introductory fiction and poetry workshop to start looking for your own personal muse. In this course, students will all about the process of writing fiction and poetry. No one writes a world-changing poem on their first go and this class is about learning the art of revising, editing and expanding on your work in order to take the germ of an idea and turn it into a completed piece that expresses your own creative desires. Whether you are looking to write short form poetry or you want to write a 13-book series in your favorite brand of genre fiction, learning these basic techniques will be a vital boon to your work.
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5. Grammar Essentials
English grammar is incredibly (and often needlessly complicated). Did you know that the reason you aren’t supposed to split infinitives is because someone in the 19th century wanted English to sound more like Latin? Well, if the basics of grammar continue to give you problems, you should consider enrolling in a course like this one. Here, you’ll get practical lessons in the art of writing clean sentences that clearly communicate your intended message and ensure that your writing isn’t giving readers the wrong impressions.
6. Just Write
One of the biggest stumbling blocks that new writers face is that they overthink the preparation work and skimp on the writing work. Like any skill, you learn to write by practicing and the best way to do that is to write. In this regularly-held three-hour seminar, writers are encouraged to do just that: sit around a table and bang out some words while enduring the silent judgment of their peers (who are also using this as a time they are forced to write). While there is time for discussion, critique (and socializing), the outline of this program is simple: Just write.
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7. Business Writing Bootcamp
If you want a complete business writing education, consider enrolling in a business writing bootcamp. This course pairs the grammar lessons and technical writing skills of an introductory course with the rhetorical and persuasive writing training of an advanced writing course. This makes it a one-stop experience for students with minimal writing experience to start to master the important aspects of business writing. Improve your career opportunities and help improve the quality of your persuasive and informative projects with one of these immersive bootcamps.
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8. Personal Essay Writing Intensive
The personal essay has become a rather popular form of writing for mass consumption in recent years, particularly as the barriers to publishing short form content have been lowered (were one truly inclined, social media platforms make it almost effortless). In this class, you’ll learn how to brainstorm ideas and plan out the structure of the personal essay and how to build both pathos and ethos in your experiences and arguments. Similar to memoir writing, personal essay writing is about leveraging your own personal experience as a rhetorical tool and it is practical whether you are trying to persuade an audience, sell yourself to a company or institution or make a profession out of Op-Ed writing.
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9. Stand-up Comedy One Day Intensive
Do you want to perform? Want to make people laugh? Want to tour the country? Well, consider learning stand-up comedy. While professional stand-up comedians make it look off-the-cuff, the process of writing a good stand-up routine involves a lot of fine-tuning and revision, particularly as you workshop jokes and tighten the set. In this intensive course, you’ll get a chance to try out some new material, get feedback and start the process of refining your jokes in front of professional comedy writers. Whether you are hoping to punch up a bit or start your first routine, this intrusive course will help you start refining your comedic voice.
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10. The Editor’s Eye Intensive
Not all aspects of writing are about being creative. Making sure that your work is properly edited, free of errors and written as tightly as you would prefer is an essential step to getting your work published. This course will help students learn the basics of editing so that they can identify things like improper grammar, incorrect word usage, clunky and awkwards sentences and overly verbose writing. This program also aims to help students develop the professional skills needed to work as an editor (since companies hire professional editors and freelance writers who don’t like editing will pay a pretty penny to have someone else handle it).
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11. Screenwriting I: 10-Week Workshop
If you have an idea that you think would be perfect for the big screen, you should consider enrolling in this immersive screenwriting workshop. Writing a screenplay isn’t like writing other forms of long-form fiction, so you’ll want to get focused training on how to write scripts that are cinematic, compelling and, most importantly, marketable. You’ll learn the art of writing dialogue, stage directions and providing actors and directors with the information they need to bring your vision to life. Whether you are interested in arthouse cinema or want to pen the next famous blockbuster, you’ll benefit from taking this course.
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12. Memoir Writing Intensive
If the personal essay aims to make an argument, then the memoir aims to tell a story. In this course, you’ll learn the art of transforming your personal experience into a compelling narrative that entices readers and helps make a broader point about how your experiences tell us something about the world. Slightly distinct from creative non-fiction, memoir writing is possibly the most personal style of writing that you can engage in. While memoirs have traditionally been associated with powerful heads of state and significant thinkers, the genre has become more welcoming to the perspective of the everyday, and in this course, you’ll learn how your own lived experiences can become the thing of memoir greatness.
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13. Songwriting Intensive
Acclaimed songwriter Taylor Swift was recently named Time Magazine ’s Person of the Year, suggesting that writing music can have globe altering implications. If you want to learn the basics of professional songwriting and emulate your favorite music icon, consider enrolling in this songwriting course. This course will teach students how to write popular music, how to craft a perfect tune to go along with the lyrics and how to market the music to studios, producers and labels. This course covers a range of different genres, so whether you want to write R&B, pop, rockabilly, hip-hop or smooth jazz, this course will help you develop your skills and start writing the next great earworm.
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14. Playwriting Intensive
Live theater is one of the oldest forms of creative writing, dating back, at least to the early Grecians (and likely existed in some form even before the development of systematized writing). If you want to flex your inner Shakespeare, Beckett or Tennesse Williams, consider enrolling in this intensive playwriting course. You’ll learn how to transform the empty stage into a real world and you’ll learn how to write your plays to give the actors the tools they need to deliver the best performances possible. Writing for the stage is its own unique challenge and this course will give you the experience you need to start staging your own masterwork. Plus, for any aspiring Hammersteins, the course can also help you begin to write musicals.
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15. Plot 1: Mechanics 3-week Intensive
Hollywood screenplays, like all narrative, rely on structure to scaffold the story and build audience investment. Whether you are working with the traditional three-act structure most common to feature films, the five-act structures of classic stage plays or the one or two act structures common to modernist works, you’ll want to understand why narratives are structured in certain ways and how to use these structures to your advantage when writing a screenplay. This course will teach students the math that goes into writing a structured screenplay and give them hands-on practice scaffolding their story beats.
16. Social Media Content Marketing: Blogs & Twitter at Noble Desktop
A lot of professional writing for mass audiences is now done online, with blogs and Twitter being important places to communicate and persuade your audience (like this article is doing now and in this class you’ll learn whether or not meta commentary like this helps your content marketing). In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience working with professional content writers to help you set goals, build marketing strategies and create a voice for your company or organization. You will also learn how to create a coherent brand identity for your online content and how to use platforms like Twitter to expand your reach, build a customer base and keep that base engaged with your content.
17. Character Creation
Characters can really make or break a story. This Character creation class is a compact workshop for character creating and development, to help give you the skills to make your story work. The workshop will focus on areas like principles of characterization, consistency and effects of dialogue, plus more to help with your character-building and storytelling. It's a two-hour session with a teacher, working anywhere that suits you both and 1-2-1 to ensure you have thorough guidance and help.
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Over-50 Memoir Workshop (McElwain)
The Writers Studio
This six-week online workshop is open to all writers over the age of 50 who are interested in writing their memoir. Each week we’ll do close readings of memoirs written by writers over 50, spanning a wide range of narrators and narrative approaches.
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Advanced Business Writing
Career Centers
This course teaches how to craft complex business documents, focusing on outlining, formatting, and using informative and persuasive techniques. It covers everything from determining the document's purpose and audience to planning and execution. Prior business writing proficiency is required, and the course is beneficial for those looking to enhance their professional writing skills.
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Categories: Business
Open all year round
Prerequisites: Business writing proficiency equivalent to our Effective Business Writing course is required.
Playwriting Workshop Class
The Acting Studio
This class is an exploration of playwriting and its basic fundamentals. Our work is read aloud as a group, followed by discussion, and inspiring new writing of each other. The core focus of the class is on developing your voice as a writer.
Website: https://www.actingstudio.com/acting-classes/playwrights/b...
Categories: Playwriting
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Explode, Careen, Compress: Approaching the Poetic Line
Brooklyn Poets
For five weeks, we'll discuss the ways in which poets use the line to different effect. We'll read (and write) poems that deal in compression, poems that suspend time and air, poems that seem to careen off the page, and poems that defy all the poetic "rules" of the line.
Website: https://brooklynpoets.org/workshops/all/writing-desire/
Categories: Poetry
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Prerequisites: A writing sample of 5 pages of poems is required.
Sports Storytelling
The School of The New York Times
This course delves into journalistic techniques to tell compelling sports stories. It includes writing exercises, class discussions, guest speakers, site visits, and attending sporting events. Students learn basic reporting and storytelling skills, focusing on news judgment, researching, and writing articles. The course also features visits to iconic sports locations in New York and lectures from renowned sports journalists.
Website: https://nytedu.com/courses/pre-college/sports-storytelling/
Categories: Sports
Prerequisites: Open to rising 10-12 students.
15-Week Screenwriting Workshop
New York Film Academy
NYFA’s Screenwriting School provides a range of programs for aspiring screenwriters, including degree programs (AFA, BFA, MFA) and workshops. Courses cover various media, like TV, web series, films, comic books, and playwriting. Students gain practical skills and develop a portfolio, with options for both in-person and online learning. Short-term workshops focus on specific skills like comedy writing, TV writing, and feature screenwriting.
Website: https://www.nyfa.edu/screenwriting-school/
Categories: Screenplay
Technical Writing Course
Learning Tree International
This course is tailored for individuals seeking to improve their technical writing skills, particularly in technical communication. It covers techniques for planning, writing, and editing technical documents, focusing on audience assessment, document format selection, and effective use of visuals and graphics. The course aims to equip participants with the ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and create informative content for their readers.
Website: https://www.learningtree.com/courses/technical-writing-co...
Categories: Technical
Upright Citizens Brigade
UCB's Improv 101 course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of improv and comedy. It's ideal for those seeking to enhance their performance skills, public speaking, or just have fun. The course includes eight 3-hour sessions, a class show, and free access to UCB shows.
Website: https://ucbcomedy.com/courses/?eventtemplate=42-improv-10...
Categories: Comedy
Travel Writing
Gotham Writers
Ideal for beginners, this 10-week workshop delves into travel writing. Participants will engage in lectures, exercises, and student project critiques, gaining a solid foundation in the essential skills and techniques for effective travel writing.
Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/travel-writing/
Categories: Travel
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing I
Tailored for aspiring writers of science fiction and fantasy, this 10-week workshop covers the basics of the genre. It includes lectures, exercises, and critiques, making it a great starting point for beginners or a refresher for those already familiar with the basics.
Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/science-fiction-fan...
Categories: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Playwriting I
A 10-week introductory course in playwriting, suitable for beginners. The workshop includes a series of lectures, practical writing exercises, and critiques of student projects, focusing on the fundamental techniques of playwriting.
Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/playwriting-i/
Memoir Writing I
This 10-week workshop is designed for beginners or those seeking to revisit the basics of memoir writing. It offers a blend of lectures, exercises, and student project critiques, providing a comprehensive introduction to memoir writing.
Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/memoir-writing-i/
Categories: Memoir and Nonfiction
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As an MFA student at The New School, you can choose your concentration—in Arts Writing, Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Writing for Children and Young Adults—and receive personalized faculty mentorship and faculty and peer critiques. Innovative courses in publishing and multimedia storytelling engage you in the development of literature. Popular graduate minors include Impact Entrepreneurship and Transmedia and Digital Storytelling . Or you can apply to WriteOn NYC! , a New School–funded fellowship program providing MFA students with high-quality teaching experience in area middle schools and high schools. All students benefit from evening classes and events, which enable them to work or attend responsibilities during the day while enrolled in a full-time program.
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Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts
The Master in Creative Writing, (MFA) is a 42 credit program, which prepares students to be professionals in dissecting contemporary, modern, and classic literature as well construct literature pieces of their own.
Our students are published in literary journals and by publishers. Students often explore jobs in teaching from middle school to graduate level.
The MFA in Creative Writing offers students a chance to improve their stories, poems, scripts and non-fiction writing. The ideal students are those passionate about improving their creative writing skills and would like to explore becoming a writer.
Additional Requirements:
Program Director: Professor Michelle Valladares [email protected]
Last Updated: 03/05/2024 16:08
Published September 13, 2023
A Tale of Three Cities: NYU’s Summer Creative Writing Programs
Staff Writer
- Aspiring writers can spend a month honing their craft in Paris, Florence, or New York City.
- These summer programs are open to current NYU undergrads as well as visiting students.
- Writers immerse themselves in their cities and learn from leading literary and creative minds.
Writers draw inspiration from their own experiences, and for many, global cities become their muse. At NYU, aspiring poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers can enroll in a monthlong immersive summer program through the College of Arts and Science . Participants choose between Paris, Florence, and New York City, and then hone their creative writing skills against the backdrop of an iconic city. Below, three aspiring wordsmiths share their experiences living a writer’s life.
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Enjoy a Moveable Feast in Paris
NYU English and American Literature major Isean Bhalla chose to study in Paris because a friend completed the program and loved it. Their endorsement? “‘It was the greatest month of my life,’ word for word,” Isean recalls. “Plus, one does not say no to Paris. Ever.” Reflecting back, Isean credits growing as a creative writer to the program’s high-quality faculty and “excellent” nightly readings from “world-class writers.” “It gave me a greater understanding of my own voice as well as things I want to write about in the future,” Isean affirms.
Most importantly, however, Writers in Paris connected Isean to an inspiring community that was rich in writing talent and friendship. “The program put me in constant contact with other writers who were better than I was. They pushed me in ways I couldn’t. Being around writers 24/7 doesn’t sound like it’s that important, but I found it more stimulating for my writing than anything else. That’s all anyone ever talked about or thought about. So we’d feed off each other and get better.” And, of course, being in Paris didn’t hurt. Isean says, “Paris is a muse; Paris has always been a muse; and I suspect Paris will always be a muse.”
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Get a Room with a View in Florence
Katherine Ertman always considered writing a hobby, but after attending Writers in Florence , she realized it could be a career. The NYU Vocal Performance major is training to be an opera singer, but in Florence, she found that “writing my own stories instead of performing stories written by others was a refreshing experience.” In fact, Katherine spent the past summer completing a Creative Writing minor by enrolling in both Writers in Florence and Writers in Paris. “It seemed like an amazing opportunity to complete all 16 credits while exploring two inspiring European cities,” she explains.
In Florence Katherine drew inspiration from a day trip to Castello di Fosdinovo, a Tuscan medieval castle. In Paris she attended readings by renowned authors outside the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore. “The locations really influenced me, and I ended up writing a few stories set in both locations,” Katherine says. In the end, she urges anyone interested to enroll, even if they’ve never shared their creative writing with others. “Just try it!” she exclaims. “Writing was a hobby for me, and I went in without any prior workshop experience. Also, I was intimidated because I’m not an English major. However, my fears were unfounded because the faculty and students alike were so supportive. It’s an experience I wouldn’t trade for the world.”
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A Writer Grows in New York City
Esmé Warmuth grew up close to New York City, admiring the city from afar but never spending much time there. So when the English major learned that she could join NYU’s Writers in New York program as a visiting student , she jumped at the chance. “I’ve been a longtime admirer of NYU’s creative writing faculty,” she adds. Living in Greenwich Village, Esmé connected with published authors, literary agents, and magazine editors, gaining valuable professional experience. She particularly enjoyed a panel with program alumni. “It was helpful to hear from authors who had started where we were and wound up with book deals, jobs teaching creative writing, and overall successful careers,” she explains.
During her month in New York City, Esmé sharpened her skills as a writer and gained confidence in her abilities. “Receiving, giving, and listening to advice in class helped me grow my craft and gave me the opportunity to share my writing with a receptive and positive audience,” she says. All in all, the experience was better than she could have imagined. “The Writers in New York program was like nothing I ever experienced before,” she concludes. “Being among students my age who were just as passionate about books and writing as I am was wonderful. Plus, everyone came in with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. I’m very grateful.”
A Creative Writing Minor Complements Any Major
Across majors and around the world, NYU students find the value in a Creative Writing minor.
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Creative Writing, B.F.A.
School of humanities and social sciences, program overview.
As a creative writing major, you will join a community of students, faculty, and mentors who will help you develop as an imaginative writer and a bold thinker. You’ll pursue a course of study that combines training in the art and craft of writing alongside literary scholarship. Working closely with our active, publishing, and award-winning faculty, you’ll sharpen your expertise in reading and analyzing literature and develop your skills at creating meaningful, transformative narratives.
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Where You'll Go
The skills you will learn as a creative writing major—how to read and think critically, how to write with precision and ingenuity, how to do research—will prepare you well to be a creative writer, grants writer, content strategist, editor, copywriter, social media manager, and more.
Major Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2023–24 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here .
Major Requirements (47–52 Credits)
I. english 2120 and 2121 (8 credits).
English 2120 and 2121 are required. Creative writing majors should complete either English 2120 or 2121 , or be enrolled in one or the other, before continuing in other electives. No ENGL course numbered lower than 2115 may count toward the major.
II. Creative writing courses (16 credits)
- English 2301 .
- English 3301 , 3302 .
- English 3304 , 3305 .
- English 3306 , 3307 .
- One additional creative writing courses in the English Department: ENGL 2302 , or any of the courses 3301–3307 that has not been used to satisfy requirement (ii)b.
III. Periods of Study (10-12 credits)
One course from from 900–1800 and two from 1800 to the present:
- 900–1500: English 3111 , 3112 , 3520 , 4101 ; Comparative Literature 3614 .
- 1500–1660: English 3120 , 3121 , 3122 , 3123 , 3124 , 3125 , 4102 ; Comparative Literature 3615 .
- 1660–1800: English 3131 , 3132 , 3133 , 3234 , 4103 ; Comparative Literature 3616 .
- 1800–1900: English 3140 , 3141 , 3142 , 3143 , 3145 , 3151 , 3156 , 3157 , 3158 , 3160 , 4104 , 4107 ; Comparative Literature 3606 , 3617 .
- 1900–1950: English 2402 , 3152 , 3153 , 3156 , 3159 , 3160 , 3161 , 3162 , 3163 , 3164 , 3165 , 3170 , 3171 , 3172 , 3173 , 3193 , 4110 , 4107 , 4108 ; Comparative Literature 3607 , 3608 , 3610 , 3618 , 3622 , 3623 , 3624 , 3625 .
- 1950–the Present: English 2402 , 3154 , 3161 , 3162 , 3166 , 3167 , 3174 , 3180 , 3187 , 3193 , 3194 , 3254 , 4109 , 4112 , 4113 , 4114 ; Comparative Literature 3609 , 3611 , 3619 , 3621 , 3622 , 3623 , 3625 , 4601 , 4602 .
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IV. Electives (13-16 credits)
- A) A course that addresses race/ethnicity or empire/post-colonialism (e.g., English 3158 , 3160 , 3161 , 3162 , 3166 , 3169 , 3182 , 3194 , 3234 , 3240 , 3526 , Comparative Literature 3620 , 3623 , 3625 , 3632 , or another course with permission of the chair)
- B) A genre course, or a thematic studies course (addressing a theme such as memory, migration, environmental humanities, literature and psychology, gender and sexuality), or an interdisciplinary studies course (English 3156 , 3157 , 3158 , 3159 , 3163 , 3181 , 3182 , 3183 , 3184 , 3185 , 3186 , 3188 , 3189 , 3190 , 3191 , 3192 , 3265 , 3281 , 3282 , 3286 , 3287 , 3288 , 3292 , 4107 , 4110 , 4111 , Comparative Literature 3601 , 3602 , 3603 , 3604 , 3605 , 3608 , 3612 , 3613 , 3628 , 3629 )
- Capstone seminar: ENGL 4301
- Three to four additional credits in advanced English Department courses. Related courses offered by other departments may be substituted with permission of the English Department chair.
Student Learning Outcomes
Department goal 1: read and think critically..
Program Objective 1: Learn to read literature with a focus on the ways in which form serves content.
Program Objective 2: Use close reading effectively to identify literary techniques, styles, and themes.
Program Objective 3: Learn to read and comment constructively and critically on the creative writing of peers in the workshop context.
Department Goal 2: Understand how language operates.
Program Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge of literary tropes and techniques (e.g., metaphor, simile, metonymy, synecdoche, word play, and sonic effects such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, and rhythm, etc.)
Department Goal 3: Express ideas—both orally and in writing—correctly, cogently, persuasively, and in conformity with the conventions of the discipline.
Program Objective 1: Create original examples of creative writing that demonstrate complexity through attention to rhetoric, syntax, and tone.
Program Objective 2: Comment and write cogently and persuasively about classmates’ writing in the workshop context.
Program Objective 3: Demonstrate the ability to respond to constructive criticism from instructor and peers by effectively revising writing assignments.
Program Objective 4: Demonstrate the ability to use the currently accepted conventions of standard English mechanics and grammar, with an eye toward how those standards can be stretched in order to achieve innovative modes of expression.
Department Goal 4: Conduct research
Program Objective 1: Learn how to research and seek out historical and contemporary literary voices relevant to their individual voice.
Program Objective 2: Make use of the opportunities that Brooklyn College and New York City afford by attending readings, plays, literary panel discussions, and submitting to literary magazines.
Outcomes for demonstrating achievement of objectives
Written work (including poems/stories/plays, in-class writing exercises, short written reflections on literary techniques used by published writers, workshop responses for peers, revised writing samples, etc.)
Contributions to class discussions and workshops
Attendance at readings, panels, performances or a related research project (such as researching literary magazines/submitting one’s work); documented via written summary of the activity handed into instructor
Degree Maps
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Contact the English Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
Or contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
222 West Quad Center 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210 E: [email protected]
To make an appointment with an undergraduate admissions counselor, visit:
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The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in English offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
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Internships and employers.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the creative writing B.F.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- CBS News and Stations
- Harlem Children’s Zone
- Planned Parenthood
- Rent the Runway
- Varsity Tutors
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New York, NY •
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Acceptance rate 4%
Net price $12,411
SAT range 1470-1570
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NEW YORK, NY ,
1362 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
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Yeshiva University
- • Rating 3.84 out of 5 289 reviews
Alum: YU gives a great education, especially on the pre-medical track. The classes, faculty, and networking are all top-tier. Living in Midtown is really fun and there are so many volunteering opportunities around both through the school and external organizations. Definitely recommend YU! ... Read 289 reviews
- grade A minus Overall Niche Grade
Acceptance rate 63%
Net price $36,807
SAT range 1140-1410
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289 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
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Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook, NY •
- • Rating 3.54 out of 5 2,889 reviews
Freshman: Stony Brook has always been on my radar for potential colleges, but ever since becoming a student there, I would say it is my dream college. The students there aren't judgmental and mind their own business, but are active and willing to help; the professors there are often renowned for research and publications, but are mostly friendly and good at teaching; the campus is lively with plenty of people, but nature is prevalent - deer can be spotted once in a while! Transportation is convenient and accessible, which is great when the weather isn't good for walking outside. The only thing I want updated is the technology used for sharing and assigning class content, but that will come with time! Stony Brook University is always moving forward. ... Read 2,889 reviews
Acceptance rate 48%
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STONY BROOK, NY ,
2889 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
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Drew University
MADISON, NJ
- • Rating 3.5 out of 5 583
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ •
- • Rating 3.74 out of 5 2,184 reviews
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Acceptance rate 77%
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CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY •
- • Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,286 reviews
Sophomore: How I would describe Brooklyn College is like a one-and-done go. I picked only two days to go to campus because I recently moved away from Brooklyn and it's a 2-hour commute from where I live now. My day there is attending my 4 classes and with the breaks in between them, I like to study in the library or finish up work that needs to be done during the weekend, have some lunch with my classmates, etc. The student life here I would say is very inclusive, most people have their groups and just stay to themselves. What I would like to see change is the conditions of the buildings and the club & association environment. The conditions are manageable but could be better, most of the time the elevator doesn't work, very bad wifi, and not too many areas to have lunch, hang out, or study (besides the library). But what I love about Brooklyn college is the diversity and professors, you will see people from all countries here and your professors care about your grades and wellbeing. ... Read 1,286 reviews
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Pratt Institute
- • Rating 3.56 out of 5 865 reviews
Junior: Great education, and a great location. It provides a great environment for me to learn and grow my skills. The professors are good and the coursework is always of high expectation. It's facilities are always easy to use and are improved frequently. Allowing the students to be able to produce their projects the best way possible. There is always new and great technology in the labs and production facilities. The course work that is assigned always helps you improve and produce better work throught your time at Pratt. The campus is safe and inclusive as the public can walk in to enjoy the campus garden and sculptures. Safety is always great for the students that live there. The housing is good too with a wide variety of options from townhouses to other options for dorming. The campus is gated with a few buildings outside of the main blocks that are very nearby. Overall the environment is very friendly and its location is one of the best as it is located in Brooklyn with a nearby subway . ... Read 865 reviews
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The New School
- • Rating 3.58 out of 5 653 reviews
Alum: The New School was a creative hub that drew in different types of people all on their own journeys. Due to the nature of the Greenwich Village campus, student life/socializing was lackluster, and there was little community organizing. I felt liberated in the open-ended curriculum but also not set up to join the work force. ... Read 653 reviews
- grade B minus Overall Niche Grade
Acceptance rate 66%
Net price $43,547
SAT range 1150-1380
653 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
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Overall Niche Grade : B minus ,
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Madison, NJ •
- • Rating 3.54 out of 5 862 reviews
Senior: Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus stands out as an exceptional institution for students. The university offers an inclusive and welcoming environment that extends from the classrooms to various student spaces, fostering a sense of community and warmth. The university's private nature is reflected in its smaller class sizes, setting it apart from larger public colleges. The smaller class sizes also facilitate a deeper engagement with the course material, fostering a more profound understanding of the subjects being taught. The commitment to student-centric education is a driving force at FDU. Professors and staff prioritize the well-being and success of each student, ensuring that everyone receives the support and attention necessary to thrive academically and personally. The emphasis on individualized attention and a supportive community contributes to a more enriching and fulfilling college experience. ... Read 862 reviews
- grade C+ Overall Niche Grade
Acceptance rate 85%
Net price $15,810
SAT range 1040-1230
MADISON, NJ ,
862 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus stands out as an exceptional institution for students. The university offers an inclusive and welcoming environment that extends from the classrooms to... .
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Overall Niche Grade : C+ ,
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Net Price : $15,810 ,
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SUNY Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY •
- • Rating 3.66 out of 5 1,121 reviews
Senior: My time at Nassau Community College has been transformative. Professors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, readily offering guidance and understanding. Navigating the campus was seamless, and the staff across departments were professional and empathetic, ensuring a smooth academic journey. Though encountering a discouraging remark from a staff member in fall 2023 was a setback, it only fueled my determination. Today, I proudly stand accepted into the nursing program at LIU Post, a testament to my resilience and the unwavering support of Nassau Community College. In essence, Nassau Community College fosters academic excellence and empowers students to overcome obstacles, shaping individuals ready to thrive in their chosen paths. ... Read 1,121 reviews
Acceptance rate 100%
Net price $6,730
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GARDEN CITY, NY ,
1121 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
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St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY •
- • Rating 3.48 out of 5 163 reviews
Sophomore: Once acclimated to the environment it’s only a matter of time before you start making friends. It’s a good campus to network on as well. The academics are great and the staff and faculty are focused on student success during and after graduation. ... Read 163 reviews
Acceptance rate 89%
Net price $18,502
SAT range 970-1190
SPARKILL, NY ,
163 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
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Acceptance Rate : 89% ,
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SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NY •
- • Rating 3.43 out of 5 1,173 reviews
Freshman: While I am definitely enjoying my time at Purchase, there are a few things that I would like to see change. First, the food. There are not enough options for meals and most of time, the food is hit or miss. It is hard to find healthy food as well. Some berries would be greatly appreciated! The dorms are also not great, but could be worse. ... Read 1,173 reviews
- grade C Overall Niche Grade
Acceptance rate 75%
Net price $19,458
SAT range 1120-1320
PURCHASE, NY ,
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2024 Best Creative Writing Schools in New York
College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Creative Writing Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 755 degrees in creative writing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings , including this Best Creative Writing Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state .
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Best Schools for Creative Writing in New York
The schools below may not offer all types of creative writing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top New York Schools in Creative Writing
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It is hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a degree in creative writing. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were about 134 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
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New York University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in creative writing. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 55 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.
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Syracuse University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in creative writing. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #132 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of Rochester is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in creative writing. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.
There were about 5 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.
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New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #208 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.
There were roughly 91 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.
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Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.
There were roughly 9 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 11 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra in the most recent data year.
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Hamilton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize suburb of Clinton. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hamilton is a great college overall.
There were roughly 24 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Hamilton in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 40th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 20 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at CCNY in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
- The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ( IPEDS ) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s ( College Scorecard ).
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MFA in Creative Writing
At Adelphi University, we offer residencies in New York City and semester-long creative mentorships with accomplished and devoted faculty.
Our MFA in Creative Writing program allows you to tailor a flexible and practical curriculum to your artistic goals. In addition, to help with tuition, all accepted students will receive partial scholarships.
Each step of the way, our NYC Creative Writing program aims to prepare you for the life of a working writer, especially as you navigate today’s shifting and vital literary landscape.
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Writing in New York City
We see the writer’s life as an ongoing conversation and adventure. At the five-day New York City residencies in August and January , you’ll work closely with distinguished writers, and you’ll also be introduced to editors, literary agents and leaders at literary nonprofits. Our August residency will be held at the Center for Fiction in downtown Brooklyn. We offer concentrations in Fiction, Poetry and Creative Nonfiction, with workshops that culminate in the final thesis course, in which students complete a book-length manuscript. You may choose to focus on any one genre; you may design a path that explores two or more genres; or you may decide to work in a hybrid form.
Our MFA in Creative Writing program focuses intently on craft, with an emphasis on revision and close reading. We also offer practical guidance in publishing, teaching and building a sustainable life as a writer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse writing community, and our goal is to help you find your own best approach to craft.
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What are the benefits of a low-residency MFA?
A low-residency MFA Creative Writing program takes into account the complexity of each writer’s life and welcomes students who may have demanding work schedules or family obligations. This academic framework includes in-person learning at the intensive five-day residencies in New York City, and—during the semester—with small online classes and individualized mentorship. By the end of the two-year, 39-credit program, you’ll complete a thesis, your own book-length manuscript.
Why choose to do your MFA at Adelphi University in New York?
The low-residency structure, which features exciting and innovative creative writing residencies in New York City, is a convenient option for students who may already have established careers in other fields, or who aren’t able to relocate to pursue an advanced degree.
Also, Adelphi’s MFA is one of the most affordable low-residency programs at a private university. To help with tuition, all accepted students will receive partial scholarships.
The low-residency program is a transformation of Adelphi’s long-standing traditional MFA program, whose alumni have gone on to publish books, found literary organizations and enter publishing and teaching careers.
Adelphi’s faculty are accomplished, award-winning writers who are active in the literary world, and they are devoted and innovative teachers.
Our MFA in Creative Writing program features our core creative writing faculty: Jan-Henry Gray , Katherine Hill , Maya Marshall , Igor Webb , and René Steinke . They are joined every year by distinguished guest writers as well as visitors from the literary and publishing world.
Meet Our MFA in Creative Writing Faculty
Dedicated and successful writers themselves, our MFA faculty are all gifted teachers and highly skilled mentors for our writing students. Their goal is to help each student explore — and perfect — their own literary style and voice.
Jan-Henry Gray
Assistant Professor
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He has received fellowships from Kundiman and Undocupoets as well as awards from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the Juniper Summer Writing Institute and the Academy of American Poets. In 2019, he co-organized Writers for Migrant Justice, a nationwide reading and fundraiser for Immigrant Families Together. He also served as a mentor for the Asian Prisoner Support Committee, a teaching artist for City Lore (New York City) and a co-curator for Meanwhile (Chicago). Born in the Philippines and raised in California, he currently lives in New York.
Katherine Hill
Associate Professor
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Maya Marshall
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René Steinke
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I came to Adelphi for my MFA in Creative Writing because even though I’d been working as a journalist before I joined the program, I wanted to learn the art of storytelling from a different perspective. I’m happy to say the program has made me a more confident storyteller.
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The Residency, “Manhattan Week”
The residencies take place over five days in mid-August and mid-January, when students meet with the creative writing faculty, guest writers and New York-based literary and publishing professionals. Students reside in a local NYC hotel for the duration of the residency. In addition to workshops, lectures, individual conferences, publishing presentations and readings, faculty and students meet together for meals, and there is also time set aside for connecting with peers.
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Our August residency will be held at the Center for Fiction in downtown Brooklyn.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Our MFA Creative Writing curriculum offers you the chance to chart your own path. You can choose to focus on writing a novel, for instance, or you may choose to write poetry one semester and nonfiction the next, as you work toward a thesis that combines both. Our program also offers practical courses in helping you create a working writer’s life, with guidance in publishing, teaching, literary advocacy and creating your own literary community.
Program Info
Application requirements.
We accept applications on a rolling basis, but those received by April 15 will be considered for funding. June 1 is the general deadline for those who wish to begin the program in August.
Applicants should submit the following:
- Online application form . The $60 fee is waived for this program.
- One letter of reference from an academic or professional contact who can tell us about your work ethic and your ability to engage with others within an academic/artistic community
- Final transcript stating bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Personal statement: Tell us something about your writing life and what you hope to accomplish during the program. Tell us what you have read, are now reading and what you intend to read. Describe your current literary interests, your current or future challenges, and anything else you think is important for us to know about you. Please limit your essay to 1,000 words.
- Poetry: 10–15 pages (approximately a dozen poems).
- Fiction: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced, which can consist of one or more stories or part of a novel. If an excerpt from a longer work is submitted, please include a one-paragraph description of the work as a whole.
- Creative nonfiction: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced, which can consist of one or more pieces or part of a longer work. If an excerpt from a longer work is submitted, please include a one-paragraph description of the work as a whole.
- Mixed-genre work: Maximum of 30 pages, double-spaced.
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Best Creative Writing colleges in New York 2024
Best creative writing colleges in new york for 2024.
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Columbia University in the City of New York offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 174 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 124 Master's degrees, and 50 Bachelor's degrees.
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Cornell University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 7 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 7 Master's degrees.
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New York University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 66 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 66 Master's degrees.
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Binghamton University offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 44 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 44 Bachelor's degrees.
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Stony Brook University offers 4 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 25 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 21 Master's degrees, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.
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Syracuse University offers 2 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 12 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 10 Master's degrees, and 2 Bachelor's degrees.
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University at Buffalo offers 3 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 10 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 10 Certificates.
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University of Rochester offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 13 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 13 Bachelor's degrees.
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CUNY Hunter College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 16 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 16 Master's degrees.
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CUNY City College offers 1 Creative Writing degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 31 Creative Writing students graduated with students earning 31 Master's degrees.
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Informal Creative Writing for Adults
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This is an informal creative writing workshop for adults . Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be aware this is not an instructional program. Please view flyer for more information. Thank you.
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Creative Writing at the Library
We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about writing. Open to all adults. No experience necessary. Please bring a notebook. Located in the community room, third floor.
- Audience: Adults
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This is an informal creative writing workshop for adults. Writing prompts will be provided at the beginning of the 1 hour program to help your ideas to flow. But you may start writing with your own prompt or own creative idea(s). This will be a space for all writing levels to come together to peacefully write and share ideas, ask for feedback, etc. Writing materials will be provided. Please be ...
Creative Writing at the Library. Date and Time. Thursday, May 23, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM. End times are approximate. Events may end early or late. Location. St. Agnes Library. Fully accessible to wheelchairs. Event Details. We will work on a writing prompt and discuss an aspect of craft. Share your work in a friendly environment and talk about ...
Mission. The Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab and Purdue Online Writing Lab assist clients in their development as writers—no matter what their skill level—with on-campus consultations, online participation, and community engagement. The Purdue Writing Lab serves the Purdue, West Lafayette, campus and coordinates with local literacy initiatives.
Congratulations to popular Creative Writing Professor TaraShea Nesbit, whose latest novel Beheld is on the New York Times' list of the Best and Notable Books of the last nearly 25 years! This entry was posted in Uncategorized on May 12, 2024 by roleyb. Post navigation
The winner of the UAlbany in the High School creative writing contest has been featured in the latest issue of Arch. Spring 2024 editors, Victoria Zickas and Hannah Karim, served as judges, and the issue features Jasmine Polanco's winning entry, Flocks.Jasmine Polanco was born and raised in Queens, New York and is a Junior from Williamsburg High School for Arts and Technology.